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On a flight to China, James Damore furiously typed an incendiary 10-page paper, which would eventually be dubbed the “Google memo”. Within a short period, Damore was fired, denounced, and chided for what many considered to be promoting sexism and…

At least one researcher thinks so. Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Psychology Paul Andrews, PhD, JD conducted an evolutionary analysis of the effects of antidepressant medications as an offshoot of his main research interest: the evolution of depression as an emotional…

A gene called “Arc” could be the gateway to immortality—or at least limitless brain plasticity. Researchers from Japan and the US restored plasticity in the visual cortex of middle-aged mice brains by inducing overexpression of the gene. The end result…

If you're hoping to live to a ripe old age without losing your mind, it seems that raising a glass to your health regularly could be a good idea. New research reveals that older adults who were regular, moderate consumers…

If you are very ill or even dying, and existing cures aren't working—or no cure yet exists—chances are excellent that an experimental drug sounds more hopeful than scary to you. For many people, experimental drugs are really their only shot…

Society's relationship with video games is understandably tense. Some proponents cite the cognitive benefits of video games while detractors make strong arguments. A new study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry found that action video games can reduce grey matter in regions…

Social media is everywhere, and like any new technology, a new generation of parents worry about how being on social media platforms affects children. In particular, people seem to worry about social media making us stupid, or causing our language…

What would you give for a chance to remember lost memories? If you were suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD), probably a lot. For some time researchers have speculated about whether the disease really destroys memories, or whether it instead might…

A new study involving mice reveals that EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), green tea's super ingredient, is even more powerful than we thought. EGCG is the most biologically active component and abundant catechin in green tea, and the new research shows that it…

If you're trying to learn something new, a recent study suggests that unwinding with a few drinks after studying could help improve your brain's ability to retain the information you just went to the trouble to learn. Drinking and memory…